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After 40 years, we end coal generation at our Moneypoint power station

We are continuing the transformation of our Moneypoint power station in Co Clare into a renewable energy hub with the end of coal generation earlier than planned, representing a significant milestone in our net zero carbon strategy.

Moneypoint will remain a key site for ESB and for the Mid-West region as the station evolves and transforms to support the Irish government to achieve its climate targets.

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Developing and acquiring 1.8 GW of solar by 2030

Our aim is to develop a pipeline of projects to deliver large scale batteries while also developing a growing solar energy portfolio.

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Onshore Wind

Since 1998, starting with our 5MW wind farm in Crockahenny, we’ve built an onshore wind portfolio supplying nearly 850MW of clean energy in Ireland and the UK.

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Offshore Wind Energy

Offshore wind is playing a major role globally in mankind's fight against climate change and our transition to a zero carbon economy. We have been involved in offshore wind generation since 2017 with a number of planned projects for Ireland and the UK.

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Green Atlantic @ Moneypoint Public Consultation

We have published the draft Green Atlantic @ Moneypoint Concept 2025 for consultation. The aim of the plan is to enable the repurposing of the Moneypoint generating station site in Co Clare into a renewable energy hub and strategic resource for the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) sector, whilst also maintaining and operating the site as the strategically critical station that it is at present.

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Green Atlantic @ Moneypoint Concept Document

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Natura Impact Statement Report 2025

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Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report

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Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

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Our Generation Portfolio

Clady

Feb 24, 2022, 11:20 AM
Title : Clady
Location : Co. Donegal
Select a choice : Hydro
Latitude : 55.0378770
Longitude : -8.2723323

Fuel: Water

Capacity: 4.2MW

Commissioned: 1959

Technology: Francis-type Turbine

 

Clady sits 50km northwest of Letterkenny, Co Donegal. Construction started in 1954, with the station going into full operation in 1959, when it also synchronised to the Donegal 38 kV network.

Two lakes form the basis of this scheme: Dunlewey Lough and Lough Nacung are situated in a valley 61m above sea level and are drained by the Clady River, which enters the sea at Bunbeg.

  • Dunlewey Lough and Lough Nacung were enlarged to provide the storage capacity needed.
  • The level of Dunlewey Lough has been raised by the construction of the Cung Dam at the promontory between the two lakes.
  • The Clady River has been partially diverted by Gweedore Weir into a 2.5 km canal. This runs to the rim of a deep valley which forms the tidal estuary of the Gweedore River.
  • A 500m steel penstock carries the water from the canal to the generating station at sea level.

Hydrogen

We believe hydrogen produced from renewable electricity will play a critical role in the decarbonisation of many sectors.

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Wave Energy

Harnessing our natural resources – including wave - can help Ireland achieve its climate targets and provide clean energy for homes, farms and businesses.

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